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Nor'easter Floods Fire Island, Rescue Efforts Underway
Original: Nor’easter Floods Fire Island and Triggers Rescues Despite One Mayor’s Warnings
A nor'easter has flooded parts of Fire Island, New York, prompting water rescues of residents caught by rising water. Local officials say a mayor had issued warnings ahead of the storm, but some residents were still stranded. The coastal community faces continued flooding and cleanup as the storm passes.
Why now: The storm's flooding and rescues are breaking news affecting a well-known coastal community
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- Nor’easter Floods Fire Island and Triggers Rescues Despite One Mayor’s Warnings · fireislandnews.com
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